We continue our disection of Angel Perez’ 5 Key suggestions. from  The Washington Post:
2. Be Open Minded
I can guarantee you that there are schools that would be the perfect fit for you, but you’ve never heard of them! The school that many students end up at may not have been their “dream school” at the start. But [...]

Where to apply really comes down to who are you and who do you want to be? The dirty secret  is of course it is more a buyer’s market than people realise. Sure it is really competative at a hadnful of colleges, but many want applications from students just like you–not only do they want [...]

Today we continue with item 9 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search.
9. Don’t take college admissions advice from your friends … ever. In a recent survey, a shocking 79 percent of college students admitted to making college decisions based on the advice of friends. In most cases, your friends don’t know any more [...]

“ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. [...]

Today we continue with item 5 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search.

6. Use your team. You can’t do this alone. Ask for help early and often. You should have a guidance counselor at your high school to help you think through your choices, your parents to love and support you, even college admissions [...]

Today we continue with item 5 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search.
5. Take one step at a time. The college search is a long journey, but if you take one step at a time, you won’t feel overwhelmed. Do one thing related to the college search each day. This can be as small [...]

Today we continue with item 4 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search.
4. Look for the cultural match. Every college, like every community and every family, has its own culture, and you should look for a college whose cultural values are consistent with your own. For example, some colleges uphold tradition, but others reject [...]

Today we continue with item 3 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search.
3. Use your imagination. The other important element in helping you craft your search is your imagination. What do you imagine college to be like? What do you think the campus will look like? What will the students be like? How [...]

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”–Jim Rohn
Today we continue with item 2 on Marilee Jones 10 tips for the college search. I each case, I wish to expand on and make practical the advice given. [...]